Swissmar Borner V-1001 V-Slicer Plus Mandoline 5 Piece Set Review 

Thank you so much for your Swissmar Borner V-1001 V-Slicer Plus Mandoline 5 Piece Set Review. It was very educational & authentic for me. I have encountered many of the same problems, when using hard vegetables with the Julienne 7mm & 3.5mm blades. I appreciate, you didn't edit out these difficulties, as it answered many of my questions, concerns, & issues with using this slicer. Please continue to post your RU-vid Videos, as they are important public service videos.

Found a red one in a thrift shop. Paid $5.99 for it. No instructions but all the parts were included. This video is the first I found to figure out how to use it. Excellente!

I love that you were honest in your review. America's Test Kitchen made this product look like it was perfect. I am glad my expectations are more realistic now. Thank you.

I've had this exact model for over 15 years and I love it and I use it on everything and it's still works amazing. The best things about it are ease-of-use easy to clean and easy to store

great video. And finally somebody shows that it's not super easy you do need a bit of strength to do hard vegetables like onions

I just bought this and love it. Surprisingly easy to clean as well. As long as you rinse with warm water right after use, everything washes off right away. I bought a pair of no-cut gloves because I’m terrified of cutting my fingertips off. I use two gloves on one hand.

I bought one of these from a garage sale 5 years ago never used... I finally pulled it out today and was confused about how it works. Thanks so much for this video!

I have has this unit since the mid 90’s. BEST kitchen item!! I use it exactly the same way. No worries about cutting myself until the veggie gets smaller then I switch to the holder😃

I just ordered one of these. The way it thin slices tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers sold me. I ordered a safety glove, too! This was a good use demonstration, but needs strong comments about safety.

Xln't video; I've had this exact model for many years and STILL enjoy using it. I DO appreciate your NOT editing out the small pitfalls when using carrots, as an example. A really well-balanced and objective video. I'm going to use mine, now, for more chopping/dicing as I'd forgotten how well it performs.

Excellent Video! I received this as a present and had NO IDEA what I was doing. Now I am a PRO. Thank you nice Lady, great job!

Excellent presentation techniques! Well prepared, no talking heads, just right to the action and demonstration. Everything moved along, even at 16 minutes. And I bought one. :)

I have the earlier version of the V-Slicer. My late husband bought it about 20 years ago. He only used it once and it sat in its box in the back of my cupboard until last week. Had to thinly slice potatoes for a recipe so I gave it a go. It's a real time saver and now I'm getting the hang of it, I'll be using it more often.

+ FYI - I'm still new at using a mandolin, but I think that I have an answer to your potato and carrot slicing problem(in the video)... I've found that you need to increase your velocity and increase pressure. The first couple passes might skate a bit, but after that if you keep up the velocity (slicing by momentum), you should be able to slice harder vegetables and tubers easily. Don't bear down!

Had mine for 15 years still working fine

Your review is the most hones and realistic one of this kitchen tool. Thank you!

I bought one in 1988 after watching an Infomercial about it on a 6 foot TV dish mounted outside the house on the ground. I just sliced up 1/8th inch potato slices and it works as good as it did 31 years ago.

Thank you for this review and demonstration! I had lost the insert and needed to review how to safely use it.

Terrific tutorial to the written instructions! So clear about how easy it is to use and the results. Thank you!

I just got one for my birthday and your review was very helpful. I liked how you explained how to put the blades in the holder after using. Very thorough review.

- Love it, love it, love it ! ! ! I bought this model 22 yrs ago at the Home & Garden show & am still using it regularly. It's still as sharp as in the beginning. The only problem is, it's hand held. Wish it had feet.

Great review! You showed just what my wife wanted to see. She read a comment somewhere that it didn't slice thin enough. You showed it does slice thin beautifully. Thanks for the demo!

Good that you showed us that, so one doesnt make a mistake and buy it for that purpose only! Thanks Jo-Anne!!

Holy crap this woman has a death wish the way she's using both the knife and the mandoline!

I still prefer this model over the newer one, and I was glad to find out that the company still makes it.

Finalmente um vídeo que também mostra as dificuldades de manusear o mandolim. Às vezes precisa fazer uma forcinha pra fatiar o alimento.

About time someone tried a carrot to Julianne great demo to show it does not Jukianne carrots, as I have suspected, but felt frighten for demonstrator her fingers got close to the blade a few times, thank you for a honest review and display

your presentation was wonderful and your comments while demonstrating the use of the equipment was very perspective. Thanks

Blades on Borner's own videos seems so much sharper. They have no problem with carrots. Nothing falls out of the holder. Very little is left at the end. Maybe they edit out those problems. Or their mandolines are simply spanking brand new just off the factory floor, and perhaps this one is a bit older. I see that they cut at a much higher speed. Perhaps there is some technique in using this device. The speed with which the fruits or veggies meet the blade may make them easier to cut.

I’ve had one since the early 70s. Exactly the same,except mine has a collector bowl the unit fits it. Still sharp, easy to use and care for. I have never cut myself . I have been given expensive mandolins but gave them away because I love this

Watched several videos before I found yours - so glad I did! Yours is THE BEST!!!

This was informative and suspenseful. You gotta get yourself a safety glove.

The BEAUTY of this device is the V it results in you needing to use less pressure. I UNFORTUNATELY bought a different style on Amazon, because the plastic broke on 15 year old Borner (I used it every day - extensively = made sauerkraut too). The other one I bought was heavy, awkward, and I couldn't even cut big carrots or cabbage and everything I did with it felt like I was going to cut myself. THIS ONE is the BEST!!!!!! I am going to toss the $50 I spent on something else and buy one of these. UNFORTUNATELY I didn't think the Borner was sold on Amazon because I only saw it at Fairs.

Thank you for all the tips. In the instructions I received there wasn't anything like you showed in there. Thanks again.

Just seen this and find it a great review. Obviously it takes experiment and a bit of getting used to but once mastered the V slicer is a great tool. Too many people give up far too easily and blame the utensil.🤣🤣

Very impressive for a small slicer. Good tip to leave it out as you'll use it more! Thanks as always.

I have had one always bought the first one in the early nineties. We have a catering business an it is invaluable!

That V shape looks like a lethal weapon on fingers.

Made my palms sweat a few times, but thanks for the review! Please tell me you bought a kevlar glove by now!

Thanks very much for this review. I bought one of these a while ago but haven't used it much. You've inspired me to try it again! 👍🏻😊💜

Thank you so much for such a nice demo. I really appreciate it as I’m looking for a good mandoline slicer

I inherited one of these from my mother but the manual was gone. Thank you for the very helpful video.

i bought the borner 10 uers ago. great mandoline once you master it.

I just got one. I'm terrified of the blades so I got cut resistant gloves to go with it. Thanks for your video.

I was really worried about your Safety! Too bad the large Food Holder only has 4 prongs that won't really handle smaller items like Carrots, Strawberries, Grapes, Kiwi and similar things. Otherwise, great demo!

Good review - very helpfull. I liked it better when you cut the veg , when it was in the holder. I was worried about your fingers.

Thank you for making this video! It gave me exactly what I was looking for. Wonderful review!! Thank you!!

Good review, but was freaked out by how close your hand is coming to the very sharp blade when slicing that carrot!

you shouldnt hold vegetable in your hands while cutting them with a knife ... otherwise very good and to the point review.

Just what i was looking to buy. Thank you so so much for your reviews :*

I go to an Asian market for fresh produce and they sell very large carrots. Those might work well. Also daikon would be great with this. I make kimchi too. Great video.

I have a deli meat slicer that will do tomatoes and onions perfectly, as well as it does meat. My purpose of getting a mandolin like this, would be to make french fries for my deep fryer. The price is right, but I'm thinking the julienne blade on this tool wouldn't be any more effective than what I already have in my Breville Souse Chef food processor. I'm thinking, I would need a more advanced mandolin for making waffle fries and fancier cuts.

I learned a lot by watching this video but you made me nervous when you started cutting w/ knife toward your hand. I think I’ll just cut my carrots by hand but I’m going right out to the kitchen to slice my cucumber. Thank you for your time and advice.

Acabo de comprarla. Super completo tu tutorial. Me ayuda a aprender a usar la Borner paso a paso. Desde Buenos Aires, gracias por tu video! 👏😃 👍🍊🥝🍅🍋

Great review. I've been looking to get one for my mom for a long time now, and this is probably the best I've come across. Those pesky carrots sure were disobedient!

I was praying you didn't hurt yourself!

I love your review. I have one and I love it. However, looking at you cutting into the direction your hand gave me the willies. You should never cut in the direction of your hand, always away from your hand. Talking from experience. Other than that, great review. :-)

Best slicer ever

Thank you so much for this review. It was honest and very informative

If you are going to get a mandoline like this and plan on cutting small things like garlic, use cut resistant gloves. Microplane and Mercer make good cut resistant gloves.

Im planning to buy this because of the carrots. And it is really hard obviously. Thanks for this..

Great review in real life use. Thanks. I bought a lower quality one a few years back and it no longer works. Suggestion if I may. If you are able to amend the video maybe add something about safety using this product. I know there are some that use those special kevlar glove for maximum protection. Anyway thanks again.

I can’t believe how you are cutting with the knife!

Great review but you make me nervous slicing without the guard.

This seems clumsy to have to hold it while slicing. Wouldn’t one that rests on a built in stand be much easier?

I bought this thing back in 2009,used it a few times,thought it was too complicated and stored it in the garage and completely forgot about it,the bag was devoured by mice even. That’s until 3 days ago I saw some lady using hers and remembered that I had one of these...mine came with a collector. What do you know, I was making Sauerkraut and decided to be smart and held the cabbage with my hands and grated all the way down and very close to my fingers... VERY STUPID ME I grated the cabbage to the point where a few leaves were left and I got greedy and wanted more, I used force and lo and behold I cut myself so badly that I almost severed my bloody finger.🤦🏿‍♂️ Please people, learn how to operate this thing as those blades are extremely,extremely sharp,be very,very careful. I now respect this thing and operate it with great care and outmost respect. Thanks.

Great instruction! Thank you!

Awesome vid because you were honest....

Top review! Well done and very informative and helpful. Thank you!

Risky work, I use anti-cut gloves which I got from the hardware store for carrots as they slip off....anti-cut gloves are a MUST otherwise you will have a bloody julian cut of your hand as the Borner blades are SHARP :-P

The link on Amazon says this will cost over $88 plus $22 postage- and I'm a Prime customer (which often gives me free postage but not always). I'm sure this price is way over the top compared to what I can get on eBay and other platforms.

As a public service, when your food gets stuck as seen in this video, use the teeth on the edge of the safety guard. Just dig the teeth in and pull away from the blades. No fingers need to get near the blades at any time. I do suggest a cut resistant glove as an extra precaution.

excellent video! very helpful. I am keeping my knife.

going on 15years I tried it on frozen meat not bad for hot pot

Thank you. I've been thinking of getting this product and your review was so informative.

Well done - but we are buying you no cut gloves!

Thank you. I know now thaat I will not buy this slicer considering the difficulties you have to slice carrots. Is it because of the V blade... ?

I thought you were going to give us a review on what you thought of the slicer, this is more of an instructional and how to use the slicer.

Thanks for the informative review!

Very helpful, thank you!

I just might pick it up.

Hello, thanks for the great review ! Have you noticed some improvements with the carrots ? Did they get easier to julienne with time and experience ? Thank you !

Thank for impressive review

Would love you to demonstrate the Progressive PL8 madolin especially on carrots

Mine was stained by carrots on the first use. Any recommendations for removing the carrot stain?

We bought ours a few years ago and today tried to use it to cut carrot in to juliennes and found it a bit hit and miss, and we can see now after watching your video on how cutting carrots sucks on the ‘V’ slicer, but now it’s out of the cupboard I do intend to persevere with it until I get it Right! And yes those blades look dangerous if one is not careful! Could end up with julienne fingers! 😢 Also with ours we got a whirleygig thing that I believe you use on Cucumbers? Plus another large plastic body thing with differ size shaped slots in rows the full length of the moulding, ( any idea what that could be?)any help would be greatly appreciated, 👍

Amazing video. Very helpful.

Thank you your video was realistic

Thanks... I ordered 2 and also pairs of "no-cry gloves"... so look for your commission from Amazon. GOD Bless...

Very useful review!

I bought the red version as it hides the stains ;>

Would you recommend this original model V-1001, or the newest model V Power V-7000?? Does the V7000 come with the same caddy?

it was awesome thank you

You should be extremely careful with these blades since its extremely sharp and i heard that they use surgical blades.

Very good.

Thank you! :)

What about the V7000 ? Is it better ?

What's up with pre-cutting the onion in the hat? Just cut it on the cutting board but don't cut all the way through. Safety first!

God in heaven woman! You nearly gave me a heart attack, hard to believe you've got any fingers left.

Great review!